House prices in Sandwell
The median price paid for a home in Sandwell was £215,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,388 sales. House prices in Sandwell rose 2.4% in the year to September 2026, and are 28.4% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Sandwell was 12% lower than the median for West Midlands (£245,000). The average private rent in Sandwell was £953 a month in August 2026, 8.0% up on a year earlier (ONS). Sandwell had 9.2 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Sandwell stands out
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Sandwell had the 3rd biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (+28.4%).
- Sandwell is the 5th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- Sandwell has the 13th fewest home sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: 0.54 per 100 people in the 12 months to September 2026.
House prices in Sandwell
The median price paid in Sandwell was £215,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,388 sales, or £2,654 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | West Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £315,000 | 269 | £3,286 | −1.6% | +18.9% | £390,000 |
| Semi-detached | £230,000 | 1,046 | £2,837 | +2.2% | +29.9% | £247,000 |
| Terraced | £193,500 | 814 | £2,454 | −0.8% | +24.8% | £200,000 |
| Flats | £105,000 | 259 | £1,956 | −2.8% | +23.5% | £135,000 |
Compared with West Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell | £215,000 | +2.4% | +28.4% | £2,654 | +1.0% |
| West Midlands | £245,000 | 0.0% | +12.9% | £2,950 | +0.1% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Sandwell sold for a median £2,654 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 10% lower than the figure for West Midlands (£2,950).
Sandwell has the 76th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 6th lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Its +2.4% change over the year is the 41st biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the biggest rise of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Deprivation in Sandwell
Sandwell is the 5th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5th |
| Income | 4th |
| Employment | 3rd |
| Education and skills | 5th |
| Health | 27th |
| Crime | 27th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 138th |
| Living environment | 56th |
How many homes sell in Sandwell
1,904 homes were sold in Sandwell in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.54 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Sandwell were 1.1% up on the year before and 36.1% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 13th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the fewest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Rents in Sandwell
The average private rent in Sandwell was £953 a month in August 2026, 8.0% up on a year earlier. Rents in Sandwell are 43.1% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Sandwell has the 126th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 14th highest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Crime in Sandwell
The police recorded 32,008 crimes in Sandwell in the 12 months to August 2026, 9.2 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Sandwell fell 2.0% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 16.1% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4.64 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.47 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.60 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.53 |
Sandwell has the 83rd highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 6th highest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Broadband and mobile in Sandwell
96.2% of premises in Sandwell can get gigabit broadband and 99.8% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 91.2% can get full fibre, and 0.0% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 33rd highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
98.5% of premises in Sandwell get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Sandwell
In the year ending June 2025, 20,176 people moved to Sandwell from elsewhere in the UK and 24,650 moved away, a net loss of 4,474 (12.6 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Birmingham 8,197
- Dudley 1,957
- Walsall 1,683
Most moved out to
- Birmingham 6,466
- Dudley 3,856
- Walsall 2,577
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Sandwell
How much does a house cost in Sandwell?
The median price paid for a home in Sandwell was £215,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £315,000; semi-detached £230,000; terraced £193,500; flats £105,000.
Are house prices in Sandwell going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Sandwell rose 2.4%, and over five years it rose 28.4%. Across West Midlands prices did not change 0.0% over the same year.
How much is rent in Sandwell?
The average private rent in Sandwell was £953 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £680; 2 bed £851; 3 bed £1,014; 4+ bed £1,405.
Is Sandwell a safe place to live?
Sandwell had 9.2 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 83rd highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for West Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Sandwell?
91.2% of premises in Sandwell can get full fibre and 96.2% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Dudley 8 km
- Walsall 10 km
- Birmingham 11 km
- Wolverhampton 12 km
- Bromsgrove 17 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.